Climate Change is Making Water Scarce: Sack Gardens are a Low-Cost Solution.
“Sack gardens” are one way to do it.
Putting together a sack garden involves filling a burlap sack with soil and other nutrient-rich organic...
West Africa braces for tough sustainable cocoa rules in Europe
Stricter sustainability rules in the EU and Switzerland could exclude West African cocoa from European markets.
However, a cocoa farmers’ database in Ghana could be...
How to Identify Poisonous Mushrooms
Mushroom hunting is a popular hobby that has stood the test of time. It’s a great way to enjoy nature but can also be...
The power of packaging in influencing consumer decision-making
Raymond Dube, Managing Director, Nampak Liquid Cartons
As inflation has a hit a 13-year in South Africa, brands have to work harder than ever in...
Organization Making Poultry Farming Affordable in Africa
Poultry farming is a lucrative market in Africa due to the inability to maintain them. The feed for chickens has rapidly increased and the...
Ecological farming a boon for African farmers: new study
An international team of scientists has found that eco-friendly practices such as growing a range of crops, including legumes such as beans or pigeon...
Power of Food Drives Partnership between Hawaiian Nonprofit and Kenya
Hawaiian resident Samantha Koches has been improving the world through nature and food for a decade–using her background in permaculture, agribusiness, and nonprofit strategy...
Fish Farming in Mali – Part of the Long-Term Solution to Militancy and Instability
By Kate Schecter, CEO, World Neighbors
Militants recently struck Mali’s main military base outside the capital of Barmako. This is one of the many attacks...
Finding a Balance Between Pesticides and Organic Pest Control Methods
Africa's agricultural sector has long been a vital economic player and food source for feeding the continent's growing population. Yet, in a world where...
The Dairy Industry at Risk from Rising Temperatures
Climate change affects every industry in some form or another, but food and beverage industries suffer the most. The next time you go to...